title: Dual-arch impressions as a diagnostic aid--a case report.
abstract: This article describes dual-arch impression technique (DAIT) used with alginate impression material, to obtain diagnostic models of the prepared and opposing teeth. Using this quick and simple procedure, tooth preparation, abutment parallelism, and occlusal clearance can all be critically assessed outside the mouth. Any problem areas can be corrected at a subsequent appointment, prior to taking the final impression.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mizrahi
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008437:Maxilla
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D003760:Dental Impression Materials